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Senate refers bills to Rules Committee, reads second‑reading file and recesses for State of the State

California State Senate · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Pursuant to Senate Rule 29.1, the presiding officer announced certain bills were referred to the Committee on Rules; the Secretary read the second‑reading file (SB 457, SB 492, SB 677, each with amendments) and the Senate recessed so members could join a joint convention for the governor's State of the State address.

The presiding officer stated that messages from the governor and the Assembly, and committee reports, would be deemed read and announced referrals under Senate Rule 29.1 to the Committee on Rules. The transcript records the floor language:…

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